Mike Seymour

Dr Mike Seymour is affiliated with The University of Sydney's Business School (BUS) and specializes in research related to the use of photoreal, realtime, computer-generated faces in new forms of Human Computer Interfaces (CHI). He teaches in areas such as customer experience (CX), user experience (UX), and project management. His work bridges academic research and industry practice, with experience in the visual effects (VFX) sector, including roles as a compositor, VFX supervisor, and second unit director. He has contributed to publications such as Harvard Business Review and Communications of the ACM and has lectured at conferences including HICSS, ICIS, and ACM SIGGRAPH. His research focuses on the challenges and opportunities for adopting photoreal, realtime faces in communication and education.

Mike Seymour is a researcher at the University of Sydney, focusing on Digital Humans, User Interface, Avatars, Information systems, and Project management. His work explores the psychological and social implications of realistic digital humans in immersive environments, particularly in relation to affinity, trustworthiness, and preference. He investigates how natural face technology and autonomous facial animation can create realistic visual presence and enhance user interaction. His research also addresses the challenges and opportunities of adopting Agile Project Management in creative industries and the socio-technical phenomena involving blockchain use. Seymour's publications frequently examine the 'uncanny valley' effect and the potential of digital employees in human-computer interaction.